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18 August 2018 — News story
HMS Queen Elizabeth sets off for F-35B fighter jet trials
Royal Navy aircraft carrier, HMS Queen Elizabeth, departs her home port of Portsmouth today, bound for the USA to land fast jets on deck for the very first time.
17 August 2018 — News story
Defence Ministers re-affirm Scotland’s central role in UK defence
Tobias Ellwood and Stuart Andrew toured Scotland this week.
15 August 2018 — News story
UK Government helps train Park Rangers in Malawi to combat the illegal wildlife trade
With less than two months to go until the London Illegal Wildlife Trade conference, UK troops in Malawi, as the face of Global Britain, are helping to train conservation non-profit African Parks’ rangers.
15 August 2018 — News story
RFA Tideforce docks in Falmouth ahead of entering service
The fourth and final Tide class tanker, RFA Tideforce, has arrived in Cornwall for customisation.
8 August 2018 — News story
Defence Secretary confirms UK-US relationship remains unparalleled
The USA has no greater friend on the global stage than the UK, Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson has reaffirmed during a visit to Washington, DC.
7 August 2018 — News story
British Military steps up Women, Peace and Security efforts
The Defence Secretary has confirmed specialist Army trainers will travel to Africa to help tackle sexual violence after visiting Kenya, Somalia and Ethiopia.
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We protect the security, independence and interests of our country at home and abroad. We work with our allies and partners whenever possible. Our aim is to ensure that the armed forces have the training, equipment and support necessary for their work, and that we keep within budget.
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SW1A 2HB
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0808 1914 2 18
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+44 1253 866 043
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